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CTyankee

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64. We gave up on having any pets after the last one had to be put down.

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Thu Apr 16, 2026, 01:50 AM

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It was too much grief for us and we couldn't do it any more. So, no pets from then on.

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We had to put our kitty Zeke to sleep tonight [View all] Danmel Wednesday OP

That's always so hard duckworth969 Wednesday #1

So sory for your loss. niyad 8 hrs ago #98

How I hate this for you. Our furry kids are everything and I wish you some peace with your sweet memories 😿 Deuxcents Wednesday #2

I'm so sorry. We don't get to keep them long enough. nt Phoenix61 Wednesday #3

So sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter Wednesday #4

They really worm their way into our hearts, don't they? CrispyQ Wednesday #5

So sorry, Dannel debm55 Wednesday #6

Been there and I know how damn hard it is. Hey Joe Wednesday #7

I'm so sorry! Ocelot II Wednesday #8

You did the right thing. It's cruel to make them suffer. multigraincracker Wednesday #11

I'm so sorry, Daniel. Diamond_Dog Wednesday #9

it's so hard Skittles Wednesday #10

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Wednesday #12

I'm sorry 😔 MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #13

Never easy hurl Wednesday #14

I'm so sorry 😔 mine died from kidney failure two years ago Raine Wednesday #15

💧❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #16

I'm so very sorry Danmel, JMCKUSICK Wednesday #17

I'm so sorry for your loss. HoosierDebbie Wednesday #18

So very sorry. It's awful to lose such a good friend. catrose Wednesday #19

I am so so sorry for your & your family's loss irisblue Wednesday #20

I'm so sorry... FemDemERA Wednesday #21

I know that raw, shattering pain. I am so very sorry. Maru Kitteh Wednesday #22

I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. Dr. Shepper Wednesday #23

I'm so sorry! FoxNewsSucks Wednesday #24

Zeke will never forget you all. And you, him. CurtEastPoint Wednesday #25

I'm sorry about your beautiful, beloved friend. AllyCat Wednesday #26

In our family, we call this most difficult of decisions "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 Wednesday #27

I am sorry to hear that. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #28

Sorry for what you are going through. mr715 Wednesday #29

Sending you support. Irish_Dem Wednesday #30

Family. Saddened. cachukis Wednesday #31

... 2naSalit Wednesday #32

I have always felt popsdenver Wednesday #33

So sorry IbogaProject Wednesday #34

I'm so sorry! CousinIT Wednesday #35

Goodbye to your sweet boy blogslug Wednesday #36

I'm so sorry. Solly Mack Wednesday #37

You have many people in that boat with you. calimary Wednesday #38

I determined ages ago that if I could not be reunited with my babies niyad Wednesday #47

You reminded me of a GREAT Will Rogers quote. calimary Wednesday #50

YES!!! niyad 18 hrs ago #80

🫂 mwmisses4289 Wednesday #39

Always painful malaise Wednesday #40

I'm so sorry for your loss debsy Wednesday #41

I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Zeke virgdem Wednesday #42

Sending love and understanding EuterpeThelo Wednesday #43

The most important act of a pet lover raising2moredems Wednesday #44

They are family, and I am so sorry for your loss. hamsterjill Wednesday #45

Lady Bast, please take Your little Zeke gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Wednesday #46

I am so sorry. murielm99 Wednesday #48

I am sorry for your loss 💔 BlueKota Wednesday #49

"Those of us The Wizard Wednesday #51

rest inn peace zeke i am so sorry for your loss dawn5651 Wednesday #52

I am so sorry for your loss. nt spooky3 Wednesday #53

Sorry you lost your friend, it's a tough time. dem4decades Wednesday #54

I'm so sorry. area51 Wednesday #55

After I had to put Spike to sleep in 2017 she has visited me ever since! BigmanPigman Wednesday #56

So sorry, Danmel.. Permanut Wednesday #57

I'm so very sorry. Losing them is so painfully heartbreaking. StarryNite Wednesday #58

Our furry friends never stay long enough. Teacher of the Year Wednesday #59

Dear Danmel, I am so sorry for your loss MIButterfly Wednesday #60

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to you on the loss of your beloved family member Zeke.❤️ MLAA Yesterday #61

I am so sorry Bettie Yesterday #62

We would have much sadder lives without our fur kids in them Bayard Yesterday #63

We gave up on having any pets after the last one had to be put down. CTyankee Yesterday #64

I'm so sorry Laurelin Yesterday #65

I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved pet. Losing one takes a big emotional toll. Huge hugz. Celerity Yesterday #66

I am so sorry for your loss. maptap22 21 hrs ago #67

I'm sorry bdamomma 12 hrs ago #92

I'm so sorry. There's something about them that never goes away. They're always with you. Vinca 21 hrs ago #68

I know how hard that is. Condolences. NNadir 20 hrs ago #69

Soooo sorry !! Karadeniz 20 hrs ago #70

My deepest condolences. It's such a hard decision to make. sinkingfeeling 20 hrs ago #71

I'm so sorry CaptainTruth 20 hrs ago #72

It always hurts to say goodbye to our furbabies, bluescribbler 20 hrs ago #73

Condolences ProfessorGAC 19 hrs ago #74

So sorry, Danmel. 70sEraVet 19 hrs ago #75

So sorry your beloved kitty has crossed the bridge. I feel your pain. Fla Dem 19 hrs ago #76

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote 19 hrs ago #77

I'm so very sorry for your loss. City Lights 19 hrs ago #78

Losing our cat family members sucks. Happy Hoosier 18 hrs ago #79

I'm sorry for your loss. It's terribly hard to have to make that decision and it leaves a hole in your heart(s). Texin 18 hrs ago #81

Zeke kitty Clouds Passing 18 hrs ago #82

❤️ underpants 18 hrs ago #83

I'm so sorry, Danmel. WinstonSmith4740 17 hrs ago #84

I am so sorry Dear_Prudence 17 hrs ago #85

I'm so sorry, Danmel. arkielib 17 hrs ago #86

I'm so sorry Figarosmom 16 hrs ago #87

💜😢my deepest sympathy for you.🤟🏼🙏🏼 1WorldHope 13 hrs ago #88

I lost my first dog when I was 10 years old Wifes husband 12 hrs ago #89

I am so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you. Trueblue Texan 12 hrs ago #90

My sympathy bdamomma 12 hrs ago #91

So very very sorry Chicagogrl1 12 hrs ago #93

So sorry for your loss. Timeflyer 11 hrs ago #94

I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 11 hrs ago #95

I'm so sorry radical noodle 9 hrs ago #96

My deepest condolences on your loss. AltairIV 9 hrs ago #97

I am so so sorry. mgardener 8 hrs ago #99

so sorry Danmel, peacebuzzard 7 hrs ago #100

I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose them Catlady123 7 hrs ago #101

They're in our lives for such a short time Blaukraut 7 hrs ago #102

We just went through this with our little girl Willow exactly 4 weeks ago today, so I know how hard this is. ShazzieB 4 hrs ago #103